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I agree with some of the folks on this list who object to it being mandatory 
to ride with a sponsor. There are many riders who, by the time they get to 
their first ride, have enough experience riding with a mentor or other 
experienced endurance rider to not need a sponsor. I am coaching two ladies 
right now who fit this profile.

I do, however, feel it would be beneficial to offer an incentive to do so, 
or at least ride as a Novice, able to identify oneself as such, and 
therefore be open to additional help those first few rides.



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> From: melanie.o@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: Ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [RC]   Novice Riders Idea
> Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:45:20 +0000
>
> First, I want to admit that I am a newbie having only ridden one 50-mile 
> ride (and several 25s) in the last 3 years, so I may very well be bringing 
> up an old topic.  But I have seen several other suggestions for Novice 
> riders and wanted to share mine.
>
> What about, instead of creating more rules, critieria, or work for the 
> vets, all Novice riders (as defined by # of completions, rides or miles, 
> etc) are required to ride with a Sponsor just like the Jr. riders do?  
> First (or second or third) timers, or those stepping up to a new distance 
> would follow the same rules that the Jr. riders do: ride WITH an 
> experienced adult.
>
> For those that arrive at a ride w/o a sponsor, one could be found at the 
> ride.  Ride Management could offer an incentive, like a free ride entry, to 
> those experienced riders willing to Sponsor a novice.  Yes, it's like 
> babysitting, but it's also an opportunity to educate and introduce people 
> to the sport in such a way that they will have a fun, safe ride, and maybe 
> stick with it in the future--just as it is for the juniors.  Those that do 
> not stick with their sponsors can be pulled at the vet check before 
> (hopefully) they've had a chance to get themselves or their horse into 
> trouble.
>
> Just a thought...
>
> mel



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